Western Electric Model 91A WE91A Stereo Clone

Single ended DHT, Pure Class A, 4.5 watts per channel

2x 2A3s, 2x 6C6s, 1x 5R4GW

James 6123HS OPTs, ASC oil caps, Russian PIO caps, 

Sophia Electric's time delay circuit, 100% hardwired

Built on custom-built metal-on-wood base chassis

Custom built for Jim Frank

Completed on 9/3/09

"Min, I must say that I'm very impressed with the sound I'm getting, it's all I could expect and more.  To begin, this is the quietest tube amp I've owned, any audible hum is only heard with my ear against the driver, a foot away and it's dead quiet.  The low end is fast and powerful.  I'm finding I listen to a lot more Ray Brown, Charlie Haden and Ron Carter music.  I just love the way the low end comes through.  The 4.5 watts is plenty of power for my 96dB speakers in my 13'x25' room.  The mids and highs are as sweet as I've heard on my single driver Lowther speakers.  Imaging, channel separation and focus are all there in spades.  I was careful not to give you documented feedback before I had several weeks to listen closely and make sure that emotions weren't to explain for my exuberance.  I don't swap equipment very often (relative, I know) and I've used only two amps over the last 5 years, but I must say, this amp holds my attention more than any other.  Thanks for the nice work!" - Jim Frank